Welcome to Branch County

      Welcome to this website which is a part of MIGenWeb and USGenWeb, a network of websites that provide free online genealogical information. If you're a Branch County researcher, or just have something that might be of interest, you are invited to share any genealogical or historical information through this site.  The County Coordinator for Branch County is Jim Cox.

   Branch County

     Branch County is located on the southern boundary of the lower peninsula, bordered by Indiana.  It was named after John Branch, then Secretary of the Navy under President Andrew Johnson.  The county seat is Coldwater, presently the county's largest city.